Walnut Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
These skewers are bright, fresh, and seriously impressive for how little effort they take. Cubes of salmon get a quick marinade in lime juice, zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro before being threaded onto skewers with cool, crisp cucumber rounds — the contrast in texture alone is worth making this. Everything comes together in a single skillet, so there's no grill required and cleanup stays minimal. The turmeric gives the salmon a gorgeous golden hue, while the lime and cilantro keep every bite tasting light and vibrant. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of them — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify at the store. Serve these straight off the pan with extra lime wedges and a few cilantro sprigs, and they look like something you'd order at a nice restaurant.
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4 servings
For the salmon
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For the skewers
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into 1-inch rounds
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh cilantro sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and cilantro until combined. Add the salmon cubes and toss gently to coat. Let the salmon marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 2
While the salmon marinates, cut the cucumber into 1-inch rounds. Thread the skewers by alternating 2 pieces of salmon with 2 rounds of cucumber on each 6-inch skewer, starting and ending with cucumber.
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